Harriet Johnson Brackey -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

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Harriet Johnson Brackey

Personal finance

Before you buy an annuity, check out the insurer

November 30, 2008

With the economy in trouble, many people's personal finances aren't far behind.

Recent columns

The benefits of marriage are based on federal rules

November 16, 2008

The gay marriage ban that Florida voters added to the state constitution this month doesn't add up to a hill of beans, when it comes to unwed couples' personal finances.
Unmarried partners can be health-care surrogates

November 16, 2008

Way too much worry is making the rounds about whether unmarried people, gay or straight, can make health care decisions for each other.
Answers to your questions about the economic crisis

October 12, 2008

With stocks touching five-year lows, banks failing, and daily explosions in different corners of the financial services industry, it's little wonder that nearly 900 Sun Sentinel readers reached out for financial help last week.
Dow Jones falls over 500 points

September 16, 2008

A historic Wall Street investment bank, Lehman Brothers, vanished into bankruptcy Monday. Merrill Lynch, one of its best known brokerages, was merged with Bank of America. American International Group, the world's largest insurance company, teetered on the brink.
Discount retailers seem to be doing the best during slowdown

September 14, 2008

The back-to-school shopping experience I had this year stuck with me.
You owe it to yourself : Use tax rebate for debts

February 17, 2008

Join me as I refuse the plea from President Bush and Congress. No, I don't want to jump-start the economy by spending my economic stimulus tax rebate check.
Glut of property makes it cheaper to rent than buy a home

December 9, 2007

Editor's note: This column originally appeared in the Dec. 9, 2007 edition of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Florida drivers must check coverage as no-fault ends

September 16, 2007

Oh, fun. Now is the time to review your auto insurance coverage.